Mon, Apr 25, 2011
New Aircraft-Specific Multimedia Learning Content For Popular
Tablet Device
Beginning with the iPad, AgustaWestland is developing a range
of mobile applications to improve the flexibility and effectiveness
of training media within its courses. By leveraging this next
generation of hardware and software technologies, AgustaWestland is
able to provide more immersive and flexible training for students,
while removing physical barriers to learning. The company has been
supported by the DiSTI Corporation in the development of an
innovative mobile application for aviation training, using the GL
Studio iDevices Toolkit.
The multimedia learning content on the iPad is being developed
for a number of key customers in 2011, consisting of both
controllable courseware as well as more complex emulations of
aircraft systems. An initial proof of concept was developed for the
Apache Tactical Situation Display (TSD), which provides a visually
compelling, tactile and interactive emulation of the main mission
computer for the aircraft.
John Ponsonby, Senior Vice President Training, AgustaWestland
said, “We are constantly looking to improve the quality of
the learning experience we provide to our customers. I am
particularly excited by our latest developments in mobile learning
with DiSTI tools, which provides a step change in the way our
students absorb knowledge.”
DiSTI’s GL Studio iDevice toolkit was used to develop
these state-of-the-art iPad applications. Interactive 3D models and
graphical emulations created in GL Studio can be deployed on
devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The sophisticated
embedded code generation ability of GL Studio, coupled with its
high fidelity visual display and secure capabilities, gives
developers the ability to rapidly create content without
compromise.
Joe Swinski, CEO DiSTI Corporation added, “Because DiSTI
and AgustaWestland share a common vision for the future of
training, we are honored to provide AgustaWestland with quality
tools to support their development of this highly innovative mobile
training application.”
AgustaWestland and DiSTI will demonstrate their unique training
technology capabilities at ITEC 2011 on May 10 -12, where the
military meets the industry to discuss key issues facing the global
training community and the solutions that can meet those needs.
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